Minnesota Practice Permit Test

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Question 1

If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look towards _____
of the road.

Either side

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If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look towards _____
of the road.

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The right side

The left side

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If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look towards _____
of the road.

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Question 2

Which of the following is true about the speed at which you travel?

The Safe Speed To Drive Depends On Many Conditions

Driving Slowly Is Always Safer

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Which of the following is true about the speed at which you travel?

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Accelerating Is Always Dangerous

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Which of the following is true about the speed at which you travel?

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Question 3

You should be prepared to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath or urine:

Only if an accident has occured

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You should be prepared to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath or urine:

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If asked by law enforcement

Only if you have been drinking alcohol

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You should be prepared to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath or urine:

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Question 4

You may legally park your car:

On the shoulder of a freeway in an emergency

On the side of the street facing oncoming traffic

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You may legally park your car:

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In an unmarked crosswalk

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You may legally park your car:

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Question 5

The "implied consent law" means you have given your consent:

To inspection of your vehicle for alcohol

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The "implied consent law" means you have given your consent:

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To be tested for alcohol in your blood

For a field sobriety test

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The "implied consent law" means you have given your consent:

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Question 5 Explanation:

If you have a driver's license in one of these states, you have, by implication, consented to have your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) measured as and when requested by law enforcement personnels..

Question 6

To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:

Any lane (as long as it is safe)

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To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:

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The lane closest to the left curb

The lane in the center of the road

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To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:

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Question 7

There is a railroad crossing ahead. You see a mechanical signal warning of an approaching train. You must:

Stop only if you see a train coming

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There is a railroad crossing ahead. You see a mechanical signal warning of an approaching train. You must:

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Slow down before crossing

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There is a railroad crossing ahead. You see a mechanical signal warning of an approaching train. You must:

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Stop, then proceed when safe

Question 8

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

Except when they are being helped by a person who can see

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You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

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Only when the dog is leading the person across a street

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You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

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Always, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic controls

Question 9

When driving on a freeway entrance ramp, you should look for a gap in freeway
traffic by:

Looking In Your Mirrors And Turning Your Head To Look Over Your Shoulder

Looking In The Inside Rearview Mirror Only

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When driving on a freeway entrance ramp, you should look for a gap in freeway
traffic by:

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Looking In Both Rearview And Sideview Mirrors

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When driving on a freeway entrance ramp, you should look for a gap in freeway
traffic by:

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Question 10

Drive in the right lane at all times

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Stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than other traffic

Slower traffic has the right-of-way

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Question 10 Explanation:

Law requires all vehicles stay to the right except to pass and the left lane is used primarily as a passing lane when there are two or more lanes moving in the same direction.

Question 11

When you look ahead while driving, it is best to:

Look only at the back of the car ahead of you

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When you look ahead while driving, it is best to:

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Focus on the right side of your lane

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When you look ahead while driving, it is best to:

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Look beyond the car ahead of you

Question 12

A person can ride in the back of a pick up truck when the:

Sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high

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A person can ride in the back of a pick up truck when the:

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Pickup bed has a seat bolted to the frame

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A person can ride in the back of a pick up truck when the:

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Back of the pickup is equipped with a restraint (seat belt) system

Question 13

Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. if it is absolutely necessary, you may:

Stop before merging with freeway traffic

Make room by forcing your way into a small gap

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Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. if it is absolutely necessary, you may:

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Drive on the freeway shoulder until a gap appears

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Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. if it is absolutely necessary, you may:

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You should look left, right, then left again before entering the intersection.

Question 16

Which of the following is true about safety belts and accidents?

They trap you in your car if it catches on fire in an accident

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Which of the following is true about safety belts and accidents?

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They keep you from being thrown clear to safety, which lowers your chances of surviving accidents

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Which of the following is true about safety belts and accidents?

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They increase your chances of survival in most types of accidents

Question 17

When a school bus has its lights flashing and its stop arm extended, you must:

Pass if children have exited the bus

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When a school bus has its lights flashing and its stop arm extended, you must:

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Stop at least 10 feet away from the bus

Stop if the bus is on the opposite side of a barrier

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When a school bus has its lights flashing and its stop arm extended, you must:

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Question 18

When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you:

Must be driving slower than other traffic

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When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you:

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Should expect merging of vehicles at on-ramps

Must give the right-of-way to merging traffic

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When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you:

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Question 19

This lane is used to:

Make right turns when traffic permits

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This lane is used to:

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Pass other vehicle when traffic permits

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This lane is used to:

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Begin or end left turns when traffic permits

Question 19 Explanation:

This sign suggests to begin or end left turn when you find enough gap between oncoming traffic.

Question 20

If the road is wet from a heavy rain, you should:

Drive one car-length behind the car ahead

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If the road is wet from a heavy rain, you should:

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Increase the distance between your vehicle and the car ahead

Use the "two second" following distance rule

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If the road is wet from a heavy rain, you should:

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Question 21

At highway speeds, on a dry road, a safe following distance is at least:

2 Seconds Of Following Distance From The Car Ahead Of You

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At highway speeds, on a dry road, a safe following distance is at least:

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4 Seconds Of Following Distance From The Car Ahead Of You

3 Seconds Of Following Distance From The Car Ahead Of You

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At highway speeds, on a dry road, a safe following distance is at least:

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Question 22

When making a turn, you must _____ your speed.

Reduce

Maintain

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When making a turn, you must _____ your speed.

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Increase

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When making a turn, you must _____ your speed.

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Question 23

When you hear a fire engine siren, you must:

Drive with your flashers on

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When you hear a fire engine siren, you must:

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Slow down until it passes you

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When you hear a fire engine siren, you must:

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Pull over to the side of the road and stop

Question 24

Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ______

25 mph

30 mph

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Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ______

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20 mph

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Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ______

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Question 25

You are stopped. You want to make a left turn, but there are oncoming vehicles close by. You should:

Turn because you have the right-of-way

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You are stopped. You want to make a left turn, but there are oncoming vehicles close by. You should:

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Give the oncoming vehicles the right-of-way

Turn immediately if there are no pedestrians nearby

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You are stopped. You want to make a left turn, but there are oncoming vehicles close by. You should:

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Question 25 Explanation:

Oncoming vehicle has a right of way and so you should give way before making left turn.

Question 26

As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:

Decreases your driving errors

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As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:

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Begins to metabolize itself more quickly

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As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:

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Slows down your reactions

Question 27

Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:

More Dangerous

No More Of Less Dangerous

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Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:

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Easier On Your Eyes

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Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:

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Question 28

When faced with one oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right,
you should:

Pass The Bike Quickly

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When faced with one oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right,
you should:

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Pull Onto The Shoulder

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When faced with one oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right,
you should:

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Let The Car Pass And Then Pass The Bike

Question 29

Why should your passengers wear a seat belt?

It's the law

It helps prevent accidents

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Why should your passengers wear a seat belt?

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Passengers are not required to wear seat belts

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Why should your passengers wear a seat belt?

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Question 30

The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of getting injured or
killed in a traffic crash is:

Limit Your Driving To Week Days

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The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of getting injured or
killed in a traffic crash is:

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Killed In A Traffic Crash Is:

Stay In The Right Lane On Multi-Lane Highways

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The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of getting injured or
killed in a traffic crash is:

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Question 31

If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:

Try to get out of the aggressive driver’s way

Speed up as he or she is passing you

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If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:

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Stare at the driver as he or she is passing you

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If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:

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Question 32

If the rear of your vehicle starts to skid left, you should:

Hit Your Brakes

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If the rear of your vehicle starts to skid left, you should:

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Accelerate

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If the rear of your vehicle starts to skid left, you should:

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Steer Left

Question 33

You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. you should:

Make room for the merging traffic, if possible

Maintain your speed and position

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You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. you should:

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Always slow down to let the vehicles merge

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You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. you should:

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Question 33 Explanation:

You should give room to traffic merging into freeway depending on distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front and behind your vehicle. If there is enough space both ways, then you should give room to merging vehicles.

Question 34

If a driver looks like he or she is going to pull out in front of you, the safest thing to do is:

Slow or stop your car and use your horn

Honk your horn and maintain your speed

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If a driver looks like he or she is going to pull out in front of you, the safest thing to do is:

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Use your horn and swerve into the next lane

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If a driver looks like he or she is going to pull out in front of you, the safest thing to do is:

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Question 35

When should you use your headlights?

Any time you can't see at least two miles ahead

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When should you use your headlights?

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One hour before sunset until one hour after sunrise

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When should you use your headlights?

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Any time you have trouble seeing others or being seen

Question 36

It is a good habit to signal continuously during the last 100 feet befor you turn at an intersection:

Unless you are in a designated turn lane

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It is a good habit to signal continuously during the last 100 feet befor you turn at an intersection:

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Even if you do not see any other vehicles around

Unless your turn is protected by a green arrow

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It is a good habit to signal continuously during the last 100 feet befor you turn at an intersection:

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Question 37

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or more.

One tenth (0.10) of one percent

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It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or more.

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Five hundredths (0.05) of one percent

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It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or more.

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Eight hundredths (0.08) of one percent

Question 38

Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because:

They always have the right-of-way at intersections

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Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because:

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Their smaller size makes them harder to see

It is illegal for motorcycles to share traffic lanes

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Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because:

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Question 38 Explanation:

Motorcycles are not easily visible on the road because of they are smaller in size, and so you should watch out for them. Also, motorcycle drivers tend to drive fast and in between two lanes, and that makes them harder to be seen by car drivers.

Question 39

Driving Along the right-rear side of another vehicle is:

Dangerous because you're probably in one of the driver's blind spots

A good defensive driving technique to avoid driver's blind spots

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Driving Along the right-rear side of another vehicle is:

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Recommended because it gives you an 'escape route'

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Driving Along the right-rear side of another vehicle is:

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Question 40

You must stop before you cross railroad tracks when:

You transport two or more children in a passenger vehicle

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You must stop before you cross railroad tracks when:

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You don't have room to completely cross the tracks

The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic

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You must stop before you cross railroad tracks when:

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Question 41

The “four-second rule” refers to how one should:

Follow Another Car

Cross An Intersection

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The “four-second rule” refers to how one should:

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Turn At Stop Signs

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The “four-second rule” refers to how one should:

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Question 42

This sign means:

Pedestrians may walk in the street

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This sign means:

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Pedestrians must walk facing traffic

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This sign means:

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There is a school zone ahead

Question 42 Explanation:

This five-sided shape marks school zones and warns you about school crossings.

Question 43

You are almost through an intersection when you realize you want to turn left instead of going straight. What should you do now?

Stop in the intersection until it is safe to make the left turn

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You are almost through an intersection when you realize you want to turn left instead of going straight. What should you do now?

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Back up, check for other vehicles, and make the left turn

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You are almost through an intersection when you realize you want to turn left instead of going straight. What should you do now?

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Continue to the next intersection and find a route to work your way back

Question 43 Explanation:

You can not change lanes in middle of intersection, and so you should continue driving through the next intersection and then make your way back to the correct route.

Question 44

When you leave your lane to pass another vehicle, you know you have enough room to return to your driving lane when you:

Have passed the other vehicle's front bumper

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When you leave your lane to pass another vehicle, you know you have enough room to return to your driving lane when you:

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Can see the front of the vehicle in your rear view mirror

Are two seconds in front of the other vehicle

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When you leave your lane to pass another vehicle, you know you have enough room to return to your driving lane when you:

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Question 44 Explanation:

It's safe to merge back into the lane when you can see the front of the vehicle behind you. You will have enough space to move back to your original lane in case you have to.

Question 45

You should honk your horn when you:

See a child who is about to run into the street

Are travelling through an intersection

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You should honk your horn when you:

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Are passing a bicyclist

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You should honk your horn when you:

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Question 46

You may honk your horn when you:

Have to stop quickly

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You may honk your horn when you:

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Have lost control of your car

Are passing another car

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You may honk your horn when you:

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Question 47

If you are following a truck that swings left before making a right turn at an
intersection, you should remember that it is very dangerous to:

Violate the “4 – second” following distance rule

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If you are following a truck that swings left before making a right turn at an
intersection, you should remember that it is very dangerous to:

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Apply your brakes until the truck has completed the turn

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If you are following a truck that swings left before making a right turn at an
intersection, you should remember that it is very dangerous to:

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Try to squeeze between the truck and curb to make a right turn

Question 48

Roadways are the most slippery:

After it has been raining for a while.

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Roadways are the most slippery:

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During a heavy downpour.

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Roadways are the most slippery:

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The first rain after a dry spell.

Question 49

You should check traffic behind you:

Only when you are slowing down

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You should check traffic behind you:

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Only on a freeway or highway

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You should check traffic behind you:

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So you will know if you are being followed by a tailgater

Question 50

Driving slowly in front of traffic in the far left (fast) lane on any freeway:

Can not result in a traffic citation

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Driving slowly in front of traffic in the far left (fast) lane on any freeway:

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Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry

Saves lives by causing others to slow down, too

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Driving slowly in front of traffic in the far left (fast) lane on any freeway:

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